For developers, updating their applications to new devices can be easy but when new screen resolutions are introduced that task does indeed become a little bit harder. A prime example of this is when we were at BlackBerry World, Kevin, Adam and I tested out Angry Farm on the BlackBerry Bold 9900 to see if it would play any better with the new processor. Given that Angry Farm was not optimized for the Bold 9900 some portions of the game didn't fit the screen. The of course was because the BlackBerry Bold 9900 had a larger screen resolution then what the game was set to display.

So in short, developers will need to update their apps in order to make sure they work on the 9360, 9810, 9850, 9900 and 9930. Wait -- what? 9360, 9810, 9850? Yeah, Research In Motion just inadvertently outed the new BlackBerry Curve, Torch 2 and Torch 9850 via their own BlackBerry Developers blog. Although to their credit they are still listed as simulator models. However, we already know what they are due to all the previous leaks so I guess the real question here is -- when are you going to officially announce these devices RIM? You know, since even the simulators are now available and all.

I develop for Blackberry, and I develop for Android, gave up devving for iPhone
BlackBerry is definitely the best platform to develop for, so open, no jailbreak, no root required, just get on with it.
Yeah, maybe bits of the OSs aren't "so up to date" with everyone else's, but who gives a shit? My HTC's crashed a few time in the last few months, my iPhone crashes WEEKLEY at least -.-
The BlackBerry? Nah, had it 7 months, never crashed
Sooooo yeah, it's a bit outdated in comparison to some others, BUT IT'S STABLE AND IT WORKS.
If you don't like it, STFU & GTFO
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The best platform to develop for really? That is an interesting observation and rant at the end. Can you explain why it seems most developers have adopted the other platforms over BlackBerry? Maybe it is just my imagination, but everywhere I turn I see "apps available for iPhone and Android and rarely for BlackBerry" (not including BlackBerry specific websites like this).
Why in your estimation is this happening? Also the phenomena (with few exceptions) of developers that create apps for other platforms in addition to BlackBerry seem to put more effort and make the app better on the other platforms and what they do for BB costs more and is less appealing?
I'm not trying to bash RIM, just merely pointing out my observations and concerns. I own a Tour and have decided to forego upgrading my phone until the end of the year to decide which direction I want to go but the obvious lack of developer support in comparison to other platforms is very troubling to me.

The 9900 screen res is awesome.. havong played with it plenty of times at BlackBerry World I can say -- it may not be as high specced as the iPhone 4 but realistically, you can't tell the difference. It has the best screen I've ever seen on a BlackBerry.

I hope they allow programmers to access screen resolutions from code so they accommodate each without having to make code for each. MaxResX aand MaxResY would be good. Otherwise why develope for them in the first place.

In answer to the question about whether the resolution on the iphone matters because the screen is still a phone screen and not a big screen TV. Yes it does make a difference. The screen is so clear that smaller print is in fact easier to read.

from wikipedia: "It has been observed that the unaided human eye can generally not differentiate detail beyond 300 PPI"

The iphone 4 has a ppi of 329 (or something like that). I highly doubt that you will be able to tell the difference between a 287 ppi device and a 329. The difference will be extremely slight. 329 is definitely overkill. The only reason they probably went that high was to keep the aspect ratio intact. But yeah, complaining about a 287 ppi device is kind of nitpicky.

Also, this phone has a higher ppi than any android phone (correct me if I'm wrong).

Quuote So in short, developers will need to update their apps in order to make sure they work on the 9360, 9810, 9850, 9900 and 9930. Wait -- what? 9360, 9810, 9850? Yeah, Research In Motion just inadvertently outed the new BlackBerry Curve, Torch 2 and Torch 9850 via their own BlackBerry Developers blog end Quote

So why is it that Rim "inadvertently" releases stuff they don't plan on telling us? How often have they done this anyway? Somebody needs to check into the RIM PR department ...... or is that just the way they do things?

the 9850 has a 3.7" screen, sounds pretty decent. same size as the Droid 2 and I'd say thats a nice middle ground between tiny screens and the huge ones in the droid X and similar phones, which barely seem pocketable.

Alt+Trackpad scrolling, that'll solve the issue. i do it all the time, fonts are large enough so i don't need to squint or zoom. Bolt and opera mini FTW! Oh and the BB stock browser is also good with HTML5, that is, including Ogg video and audio.

Does the iPhone4 screen resolution really matter as much as the Apple commercials would lead you to believe? I mean you are still looking at a 3"+ phone screen, not a 70" HDTV.

The upgrade in resolution is adequate, but not earth shattering I will agree. Things will look good on these screens. Although I think its the Curve model will have 2.44" screen? Why get that when the Bold 9900 will have a 2.8" with similar form factor?

WHAT ?????
It matters a lot, I have iPood touchh 4G and 2G though I sold the 2G, I use it to play games[angry birds included] and browse and skype, and use some oda apps of app store -things my 9780 can't do

And it does matter, the Retina Display is absoolutely amazing, superb beyond amazing,

It's a small upgrade from say the 9700 @ 245 ppi. Comparing a BlackBerry's display side by side with an iPhone 4, to me it is a significant difference. Would love to see the Torch match it. Right now, the 9800 has a ppi of 188 which is ridiculous. The Torch 2 has a 249 ppi I believe. They're getting there. We'll see how it looks in the real world when they are out. Specs are specs, how it performs will tell the tale.

So there really isn't much difference in terms of sharpness between this phone and an iphone 4. I highly doubt you will be able to tell the difference between the two.

The only improvements that apple can make to the iphone 4 screen are to make it bigger (which I think is what the iphone 5 will have when it's released). But the human eye literally can't do much better than the bold 9900 or the iphone 4.

can you provide a link for that skype part? cuz even engadget doesnt have it and they are usually quick to post any negative blackberry news, for example them and bgr had the one two punch on the exec leaving for samsung, and wouldnt this be a post regarding the simulators?

ya this isnt news they only have it for verizon phones, but ya had they denied the pb thats something to report but based on images id like to believe the bb pb app is in slow development and no official announcement saying the app wont come

Analysts are never happy. Commenting on Android, this is what they say:

Software Problems Plague Samsung's New Galaxy Tab

Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal commented that, as the two rival tablets come with similar price tags, the Galaxy loses out because "its selection of fewer apps and weaker battery life put it at a disadvantage."

The key stumbling block to the product's success is proving to be Google's Android system and its stodgy user interface, which Business Insider described as being "a pain to navigate." "The Android Market is a mess," it said when reviewing the product. "Honeycomb is the only thing holding Android-based tablets back."

I guess a small 'turn on button' doesn't seem all that bad now, does it?

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